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5 Fun Ways for Elementary Students to Improve Spelling and Vocabulary Skills

If you are an elementary teacher or parent of an elementary aged student then you already know the difficulties they have with spelling and vocabulary. These skills take a lot of time and practice to develop. This blog post is filled with ready to use ideas that will have your kids begging for more spelling and vocabulary practice. From hands-on activities to engaging worksheets, this post will help you plan your spelling and vocabulary lessons and practice activities.

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Fun and Engaging Classroom Activities for September and the Beginning of the School Year

September is an exciting month in the elementary classroom. From the beginning of the school year to the start of fall, there are many fun topics & learning activities you can use in your classroom. To add some fun & engaging resources to your teacher toolbox, head over to this blog post for a roundup of activities that your students will love. From primary activities for kindergarten & first grade students to higher level activities for second, third, fourth & fifth grade kids - it's all here!

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The Benefits of Novel Studies in Reading Instruction - Great for the Elementary Classroom

Are your students tired of reading passages? Switch things up and unlock the many benefits of teaching reading with novel studies. In this blog post, learn about all the wonderful benefits that using novel studies has for your students. Not only are they more engaging and fun for students but they allow you to target all the key reading comprehension skills. Find out how this veteran elementary school teacher helps her students improve their reading while developing a love for readingn through book studies. Click through to read this post and then start planning your classroom book study.

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January and Winter Activities to Increase Student Engagement

Returning to class after a long winter break can be hard for students. This blog post is filled with winter activities that will engage your students and get them excited for learning. From celebrating January holiays to tapping into kids love of jokes, you are sure to find some learning activities your students will love. This blog post is written by a veteran teacher that loves making learning fun for kids. Head over to Stop and Smell the Crayons and learn about some engaging and interactive winter resources that your students will love. These are perfect for January or use the activities all winter long.

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Practical Tips and Activities for Teaching Cursive

Are you looking to teach cursive handwriting in your classroom or homeschooling lessons? Head over to this blog post to learn about the benefits of learning to write in cursive as well as practical tips for teaching cursive. Kids love learning to write in cursive and these easy to use activities will help them move from beginner to pro in no time. This blog post is filled with tips for a veteran teacher who has taught cursive handwriting for many years. Click through for these practical tips and activities to make teaching cursive easier.

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No Prep Literacy Centers for Kindergarten and First Grade

Help your kindergarten and first grade students improve their reading skills with these fun and engaging literacy center ideas. These no prep centers will save you time planning and prepping without sacrificing the learning of your students. From sight word activities to writing centers this blog post is filled with practical time saving centers you can use in your classroom. Click through to read the blog post!

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Fun Christmas Activities for Kids to Use in the Classroom or at Home

December is a busy month and that calls for some time-saving activities. These No Prep print & go activities will help you keep your students engaged & learning right up to the winter holidays. These activities will help your kids work on a variety of spelling, vocabulary and math skills. Weaving in holiday themed to acadmic activities your students will love these activities for the days and weeks leading up to the holidays. Head over to the blog post to learn more about these fun activities.

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Engaging & Hands-On Activities for Teaching Canadian Coins

If you are teaching Canadian Coins to your elementary students, then this blog post is for you. Helping students learn to identify the Canadian coins, and count coins are important math skills. Your students will love diving into Canadian money with these activities. From classroom posters to math center games, learning coins has never been so much fun. Click through to find classroom-tested activities that will help students master these financial literacy skills.

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Fun and Engaging Halloween Activities for the Elementary Classroom

Keeping students engaged in learning can be a struggle. One of the easiest ways to do this is through seasonal and holiday themes that kids love. These Halloween activites are perfect for the month of October and the weeks leading up to Halloween. Through them your students will work on reading, math, writing, critical thinking and problem solving skills all while having fun and staying engaged. Head over to this blog post for more fun and engaging activities you can use in October.

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Easy Ways to Weave Spiral Review into Your Daily Classroom Schedule

There are so many benefits to using a spiral review in the classroom. Students avoid the learn it and forget pattern and exchange that for learn it and use it. This helps our kids reach mastery and truly learn the skills and concepts we are teaching. Head over to this blog post to find out how you can easily include a spiral review into your daily classroom routine. It's the perfect way to help our elementary students learn, practice and review key math & literacy skills. Click through to read.

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The Perfect Novel Study for October: The Witches by Roald Dahl

Are you looking for an engaging way to teaching a variety of reading comprehension skills to your upper elemeantary students? Say goodbye to boring reading passages and try a novel study. The Witches by Roald Dahl is a great book to read as a class or with a small group during October (although you can read it anytime too). This novel study has everything you need to dive deep into this book and key reading skills and strategies. Head over to the blog post to learn more.

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Fun and Engaging Activities for the New School Year - Back to School Resources for Elementary School

It's time for Back to School season. If you are an elementary school teacher, this blog post is for you. These fun and engaging activities are the perfect way to start your new school year. The blog features activities esigned to help you create classroom routines, get to know your new students, and ease into learning with a review of skills. Head over to the website to learn more about these fun and engaging activities and get your back to school lesson plans done!

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July Activities for Elementary Students - Great Summer Learning for Home or School

Whether you are a teacher working summer school or a parent with kids home for the summer, this blog post is for you. It's imiportant to keep kids learning over the summer to avoid the summer slide. This blog post features some fun summer learning activities that kids will love. From Summer Sudoku to sight word scavenger hunts - you can't go wrong with these summer learning activities. Perfect for elementary students. Head over and read this blog post for fun summer learning ideas.

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Third Grade Science Curriculum - A Year of Hands On Exploration

Do you teach 3rd grade science? If so, this blog post is for you. Plan a year of third grade science lessons & activities using the tips and ideas in this article. From a veteran elementary school teacher, you can't go wrong with these hands-on activities, experiements & investigations. Your students will love digging into units about types of soils, growth and changes in plants, forces causing movement, & strong and stable structures. Click through to read this post and up your science lessons.

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Fun Classroom Activities for June and the End of the School Year

Finish the year with some fun and engaging classroom activities that will keep your students learning while making memories. This blog post is filled with a variety activities that are perfect for the month of June and the end of the school year. From summer themed critical thinking games to an end of the year memory book, you are sure to find activities to make your final weeks fun and educational. Head over to the website and read the blog post for all the easy to use ideas.